But I wish everyone was single, just as I am. Yet each person has a special gift from God, of one kind or another. 8 So I say to those who aren’t married and to widows—it’s better to stay unmarried as I am. 35 I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.
1 Corinthians 7:7-8, 35 NLT

3 Things to Be Before You Marry

1. Reveal Answer
   in Christ
   So you also are complete through your union with Christ…
   Colossians 2:10 NLT
   

2. Reveal Answer
   in Character
   …Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, … and your purity.
   1 Timothy 4:12 NLT
   

3. Reveal Answer
   in Community
   Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
   Proverbs 13:20 NLT
   

4 Warning Signs in Dating

1. They’re not
   Reveal Answer
   pursuing Jesus
   Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? 15 …How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever?
   2 Corinthians 6:14-15 NLT
   

2. When people you
   Reveal Answer
   don’t like who you are dating
   (Listen) The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
   Proverbs 27:9 NLT
   Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
   Proverbs 12:15 NLT
   

3. You don’t experience
   Reveal Answer
   conflict
   … You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. 20 Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.
   James 1:19-20 NLT
   

4. They’re
   Reveal Answer
   from Jesus
   Get out of my life…for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
   Psalm 119:115 NLT
   

3 Things to Do While Waiting for the “One”

1. Pray
2. Do what is wise
3. Trust God’s timing